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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1932

Page

14

Olympic Teams Arrive for Los Angeles Games

Olympic competitors from many nations descend on Los Angeles as teams from Finland Argentina France Sweden Poland and the United States arrive. The Japanese delegation lands with athletes and officials aboard the Taiyo Maru. Officials announce coaching staff for track and field headed by Lawson Robertson with Hillman Mager and Farrell assisting. Denmark’s marathon runner Harrington Anderson raises the Danish flag at the Olympic village.

Angeles Los Angeles Finland France Sweden Poland United States Walcome Piso Fs Sigfrid Bostrom Frost Bredberg Clarence von Rosen John Bjuoneson San Bernardino Japs Serive Los Angeles Harbor Keovo Akamama Strtcon Olympic Village Frederick W. Bubien American Olympic Committee Dame An Ferris A. A A. G. Gilbert Fale University G. Wilde Fort Rilen Charles L. Ornstein Ornstein Lawson W. Hobertson Harry L. Hillman Dartmouth University John J. Mager Bowdoin College Edward L. Farrell Harvard Sed Joseph T. England Harrington Anderson Denmark Csigerr Canada

Yesterday's Ball Stars Triumph in Bright City Meet

Yesterday's ball stars dominated the field with standout performances by Tony Freitas and Zcuble Diez. Athletes from Grand Jolley and Cleveland showcased strong velocity as Posen-Fie Maraasth led the charge, while Leva and others delivered key plays.

Grand Jolley Bec Tony Freitas Athleties Leva

Women's Team Feted in Denver Evening Tour and Workout

A Denver welcome for twenty five members of the titan wamene, Olympie Iran, led by Mildred, includes luncheon, automobile tour of nearby mountain parks, and an afternoon workout at Denver University Stadium.

Denver Slp Tventy Titan Wamene Olympie Iran Toute Les Ales Mildred Baby Andriksan Tayrursoye Dallar Teras Slar de Mountain Parks Geom Denver University Stedium

Normoyle Defeats Kelly Flyers 6-1 in May Tilt

Normoyle overwhelmed the Kelly Flyers 6 to 1 as starter Shara allowed four hits during a May afternoon game. Major Medarrigie, commander of Normoyle, planned to attend the celebration at the club’s barracks afterward, while Schmick’s buyout loomed in the background.

Normoyle Kelly Flyers Kelly Field Schmick Normoyle Mint Flyers Terniysied Titautey Army Jearee Medarrigie Heto Normoyle Nai Harbreng Sra

Plowboys Win Two Contests in Sunday Games

The O E Plowboys won two Sunday games, first 1 to 0 against Merchants' Transfer and then 6 to 3 over Shell. Smokey W pitched brilliantly in both outings, fanning 17 Merchants in the first and guiding the team to the second win. Box scores show Plowboys dominance with key hits and solid defense supporting the victories.

O. E Merchants Hine Shell Anthoney Hole Club Smokey W Elx Ile Oer Tha Ria Opr Mathis Crean Buschal Grune Cp BT Fog Sewl Nesey Pony Juurex Avila Bevan Ntwe Anithons Solel Piowines Yolate Vani

West Kentucky Derby Traditions and Notable Feats

Yesterday's Explanations recalls Mrs. S Sherley of Lexington who attended every Derby from Aristides to Whisk ery, dying in 1928 at ninety six. Also notes Sergeant Chambers’ 26 600 foot parachute jump from an Army plane in 1923 during a Liberty Loan event. Tomorrow teaser mentions The Nova Scotia Giant and a Believe It or Not Q&A with Ar Ripley care of this paper.

Downs Chambers Postfield Fort Sill Oklahoma Tank Chambers Kansas City Ripley Cartions

Redwings Beat Prassel Drugs for Fifth Straight Win

The Redwings surged to an easy 23-2 victory over Prassel's Drugs on Monday afternoon, extending their unbeaten streak to five in the second half race. Pitcher Wagenfuhr hurled for the winners, while the Independents edged the Cowboys 15 to 14 in 14 innings, with R. Johnson driving in the decisive run.

EAGUE Redwings National Thais Efferzoy None Star Jeague Red Prasgel Wiriners Independents Cowboys R. Johnson Drovn Rim Gilbert Conniler

Entries Start in City Net Tourney

A large list of entries is expected for the city municipal courts tournament set to begin next Saturday. Iareld Folks, player and manager, notes many entrants including Seeborgs Jee nie Pheffer and others across men and women divisions.

Seeborg Jeenie Pheffer Davies Langham FM. Muse W. E. Fitch Colder Sat Brauvant Billy Byrd Lawrence Kramer James Chaitty James Moser Roy Veltndre John H. Wood Marvin Gwinn Tenlorat iAtun May Retchert Runlee Dean Mary O’brien Emly Reichert Dulle Retchert Marjory Wilcar Ellen Othan Bally Dea Evelyn Marper Betty Coburn

City swimming meet schedule set for July to August

The annual city swim meet sponsored by American Red Grass begins Sunday July 24 at Receevelt park pool. Races continue at San Pedro pool July 31 and Coneppei August 7, Woodlawn August 14. First three place winners advance to the city final at San Pedro pool August 24.

Receevelt Park Totend Kupper San Pedro Pool Coneppei Woodlawn San

Battling Battaling to Meet Petrolle in New York

Battling Battaling and Frankie Petrolle collide in a ten round bout in New York. Petrolle seeks revenge after Battaling sent him reeling in the sixth round in their prior encounter. Also on card, former featherweight champion Kaplan faces Emil Rassi in the semi final.

Battalino Petrolle N. Y. New Yor INI Battaling Frankie Petree Petroil Wieholder Leute Ki" Kaplan Emil Rassi New York

Moreno Faces Tough Boy Tuesday At Azter Club

Henry Moreno, the local bantam talent, meets Monterey in a pivotal ring clash at Beethoven Bell’s Azter club with 19 rounds promised for Moreno to prove his title claim. The undercard features Eddie Morton, Kid Filppi, and Ramon Garcia, with a full slate aiming to showcase top local boxing talent.

Henry Moreno Jgh Roigster Monterey Beethoven Bell Moreno Ramon Carrion Brnnie Percy Kid Reyna Delos Finchay Joaquin Sena

Chicago Boy Meets Champ in San Antonio Bout

Hugh Nichols the heavyweight champion defends his title Friday night in San Antonio against Walter Stratton of Chicago. Stratton impressed in a prior bout with Nichols, signaling a tough challenge. Cyclone Fox meets the winner of Poulis and Lindsay in the semi final, with other preliminaries set.

Hugh Nichols San Antonio Walter Stratton Chicago Nichols Stratton Funay Cyclone Fox Poulis-Lindsay Young Brecher Bob Miller Uimoss Jack Domar Jack Curtis

Greeks Have Tough Break at 1932 Olympie Games

Traveling Greeks faced a rough voyage to Los Angeles for the Olympics. Four Greeks bargained for ship passage from Athens and gained some free rides, while the rest endured a long sea and land journey. The main issue arose when village staff asked for identity cards, lost amid their baggage.

Los Angeles Olympic Village Athens

Local League Names and Players Listed in Mineral County Run

A fragmented OCR list names numerous players and teams tied to the local league. Included are Mandura Games references and a dense roster of individuals such as Suret Pollen, 2 Abana Kida, Terry, Giant, Reed AHI HToR, Westmans, Unley, and AdeleH Bi re, with scattered mentions of teams like HUAN LEAGUE and Wake gery AAG Hons.

Mandura Onal Trager Buiine i Waner Mewlem Abana Kida Phinum Terry Giant Atheion Fare Altona's Alwauen Una Adeleh Bire Athionly Duhnanns Attietien

McNair Captures Dodo at Bracken Ridge Park Course

McNair Clifford of Ran dolph field scores a surprising 225 yard drive at Bracken Ridge municipal course on Monday. He finishes the round with 36 strokes while paired with Belt Jack Smith Lieut Olly George and Bernard Bridget.

Chalk Cp Bo George McNair Randolph Tield McNair Hale Brackenridge Pate Municipal Jack Smith Lieut Olly George Bernard Bridget

Dallas Puesss Clouts Beaumont In Late Blast

Dallas pitcher Ernie Holman homered with two runners aboard in the eighth as Dallas beat Beaumont 3 to 2. Zeke Bonura drove in seven runs earlier, and Bonura and Holman sparked the rally with key hits. The crowd reached about 14 900 as Dallas pulled two games ahead in the race for the second-half pennant.

Bill Parker Associated Press Zeke Bornura Beaumont Herring Baker Bonure Holman Brule Radcliff Honora Rug Bonura Hotman Steers Dallas Beatcoat Houston Buffalors Longview Houston Lil Stoner George Payne Seydler Tyler Galveston Wiltour Hubbell

Seguin Tigers Triumph Over Fredericks Giants in Rough Game

Seguin Tigers defeated the Fredericks Giants 2 to 1 as Carter starred on the mound and slammed a homer, with Fricke starting and exiting after a third inning barrage. Hertenstein and Greeban joined Carter with home runs as the Tigers rolled to the win in a tense Southern Association context.

Seguin Tigers Fredericks Giants Yue Fredericks Giants Carter Fricke Tigers Giants Hertenstein Greeban Bouthern Association Knowville Chattennigy

Berg Decision Draws Jeers From Crowd at MSG Bowl

Madison Square Garden bowl in Long Island City saw Little Chocolate edge Jackie Berg in a 15 round bout. Officials favored Berg though a minority judge sided with Chocolate. About 15 000 fans reacted with a loud shriek as score totals showed Chocolate won several early rounds while Berg dominated late rounds.

Madison Square Garden Bowl Long Island City N. MX Jackie Berg Berg Chariie Lynch Johnny McAvoy Harold Barnee Bergi P the Schimeling Sharkey Chocolate Universa McAvoy Barnes

Hughes defeats Rudy Espinosa in eight round main event

Red Hughes of Houston outboxed Rudy Espinosa in a eight round decision in the main event at Le Blan Outdoor arena. Four round decisions also favored George Dilworth over Speedy Henderson Cyclone Herrera over Hid Bedwarte Din Travisso over Pancho Torres Mike Delgado over Hid Anaya Azzacela over Pee Wee Roberts Newsboy Firpa drew with Mickey Morris.

Iin Inale Red Hughes Houston Rudy Espinosa Jacal Otis Maerly LeBlan George Dilworth Speedy Henderson Cyclone Herrera Hid Bedwarte Din Travisso Pancho Torres Mike Delgado Hid Anaya Azzacela Pee Wee Roberts Newsboy Firpa Mickey Morris

Negro Boxers Stage Second Show Promised Rematch

The Grand Union of Colored Laborers plans a bigger boxing card tonight after a successful first show last Friday. Prominent bouts feature Gunbust Smith vs Speed Ball Young in six rounds, Cyclone Carl vs Ice Man Holmes in a one hour three fall wrestling match, Kid Griffin vs Unknown in four rounds, and Battling Chila against Ble Boy Christian, with more matches announced ringside. White seating and police presence are planned to maintain order.

Grand Union of Colored Laborers Little George Dilworth Gunbust Smith Speed Ball Young Carl San Antonio Ice Man Holmes Kid Griffin Chila Ble Boy Chrlatian

Texas Boxes Teint AY Asternd GIES Ward 2h saas hands

A cluttered box score and play by play from a Texas game shows numerous player names, positions, and inning details. The record notes totals and substitutions, including wins, errors, and pitching notes, with multiple references to Hubbell, Ward, and Fritz.

Gies Ward Fritzib Allan Seydierb Hubbell Lenin Finnesson Yervorm Zaergel Allen Alar Weeds Tung Maleswuctin Washington Pausntl Kren Fritz Begulve A Miubbetl Aff Saydier Yale Hubbell Berdier

New Braunfels Triumphs Over Uhland Cannibals In Jungle Park

New Braunfels Tigers defeated the Uhland Cannibals on a day at Landa Park. Mueller pitched well allowing three hits. Krueger and Adams provided big hits including a homer, while Chiang Canadiana and others contributed in a hard fought district game.

New Braunfels Uhland Braunfels Tigers Uhland Cannibals Landa Jiark Mueller Krueger Adams Chiang Canadiana Adame Ib Pyava Blain Kroeper Chennn Moore Govier Koehlér Muslin

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